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Eric L. Clay

Active judge · U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Eric L. Clay serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Appointed by William J. Clinton and confirmed Jul 31, 1997. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
William J. Clinton
Confirmed
Jul 31, 1997
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1948

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth CircuitWilliam J. Clinton · Jul 31, 1997

Education

  • University of North CarolinaB.A., 1969
  • Yale Law SchoolJ.D., 1972

Career

Law clerk, Hon. Damon J. Keith, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 1972-1973; Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1973-1997

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